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Item No.: G-3a CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo Karen Burnett Shelly Hargens Jose “Chuy” Valerio Mayor: Robert Snow All members of the City Council were present. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. D. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 Property: 930 N. Marguerite Avenue Agency Negotiator: Kristina Miller, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Airport Building and Ground Lease Under Negotiation: Terms of Lease E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Snow reported that direction was given to Staff. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET OR VIA ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9342948553?pwd=WFF2OVdJZnhldTZKRVJwZ1FSTFFTUT09 Meeting ID: 934 294 8553, Passcode: 01252022 OR BY PHONE at (720) 707- 2699 Meeting ID: 934 294 8553, Passcode: 01252022 This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo Karen Burnett Shelly Hargens Jose “Chuy” Valerio Mayor: Robert Snow All members of the City Council were present. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3a D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Burnett. E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: None. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Councilor Demo stated he is a little disappointed that there is nothing on the Agenda tonight in relation to the Solano Street Project. G. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items listed on the Consent Agenda be acted on simultaneously unless a Councilmember or members of the audience request separate discussion and/or action. 1. Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934. 2. Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the July 26, 2022 Regular City Meeting with any necessary corrections: 3. August 3, 2022 Claim Warrant in the amount of $1,284,079.61. 4. July 2022 Wages & Salaries: $424,605.27. 5. August 3, 2022 Business License Report. 6. July 2022 Treasurer’s Report. 7. July Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $682,312. 8. July 2022 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. 9. Authorize payment of Invoice No. 1 to Walberg, Inc. in the amount of $298,549.34 for the Solano Street Improvement Project. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 1-9; Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Abstain/Absent/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None. J. REGULAR AGENDA: 10. Ordinance 699, an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.50 of the Corning Municipal Code pertaining to Street Vending. (Introduction and 1st Reading) Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that before the Council tonight is the proposed first reading of Ordinance 699 which was previously presented to the Planning Commission on July 19th who approved by a 4-0 vote to recommend approval by the City Council with one revision. The Planning Commissions revision consisted of allowing current licensed Mobile Vendors to be “Grandfathered” and not subject to the required 200’ distance from a permanent Food Facility rule. City Attorney Bogener also clarified an item. City Manager Miller stated some of the requirements to obtain a Permit such as possession of the following: City Business License; Certification through the Tehama County Environmental Health Department and requiring the payment of sales tax. It was also stated that all associated documents would be translated into Spanish. Mayor Snow stated that every one of the Council Members were present at the Planning Commission Meeting to hear the comments and thoughts. Councilor Demo stated he would like it clarified within the Ordinance that everyone working in the Food Truck must have a food handler’s license. Councilor Hargens stated she believes the $500 fee is too high. She stated she understands that this helps offset Code Enforcement/Inspections and associated paperwork costs for staff. If was also stated that the same fee in the City of Red Bluff is much higher. Councilor Valerio stated his belief that the fee is too high also. Mitch Ampi asked about disposal of grease from Food Trucks and monitoring of this disposal. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3a City Attorney Bogener stated that it does not need to be clarified within the Ordinance that each handler is certified. Councilor Valerio moved to reduce fee to $250; following the motion Councilor Demo confirmed that cost above the $250 would be subsidized by the General Fund. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo. Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 11. Ordinance 701, an Ordinance adopting the Initiative Measure relating to amendment of the Hwy. 99W Specific Plan to remove the Initiative Area to allow development of a Grocery Store and Drive-thru Coffee Shop. (Introduction and 1st Reading) Presented by City Attorney Collin Bogener who clarified a change in the Staff report referring to Section 9214 and 15% to 10%, which is reflected in the presented Ordinance. He explained that this was approved by an Urgency Ordinance which is temporary in nature which is why Staff is bringing this back as an Ordinance tonight for first reading. Councilor Demo, having received the Certification of Sufficiency of the Initiative Petition on July 12, 2022, and having adopted associated Urgency Ordinance 700 by a unanimous vote, moved to adopt Ordinance 701 adopting the Measure without alteration for introduction and first reading. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Abstain/Absent/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 12. Accept Final Tract Map 2022-01 for the Magnolia Meadows Subdivision. Presented by City Manager Miller who stated that there are two minor items that need to be completed, and therefore Public Works Consultant Robin Kampmann does not feel it should hold up the map. Councilor Hargens moved to accept the offers for dedication shown on the final Tract Map 20- 1001 for the Magnolia Meadows Subdivision and authorize the City Clerk to certify the acceptance on the final Map; and direct Staff to record final Tract Map 20-1001; Magnolia Meadows Subdivision. Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Abstain/Absent/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 13. Authorize City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Tehama to provide staffing for water distribution to residents in unincorporated areas within 5 miles of City Hall. Presented by City Manager Miller who stated that she has been in conversation with Staff from the County regarding obtaining help from them in monitoring the hydrant where water is being obtained. She stated that they are willing to help with 50% of the staff time which in no way covers the staff time and expense spent by City to help residents of the unincorporated area. Councilor Hargens asked if Council could be notified ahead of time if the program were to be rescinded; she was assured that she would do that. Councilor Burnett moved to authorize City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the County of Tehama to provide water distribution staffing Monday through Friday from 2pm to 4pm beginning August 16th through October 31, 2022. Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Abstain/Absent/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 14. Provide Staff Direction on exploring Agreement with Corning Union High School District for potential extended pool season. Presented by City Manager Miller who stated that she had amended the Staff Report which is being presented to the City Council tonight. She explained those amendments based upon various requests she received while she was on vacation, one request she received as late as today (from the City of Red Bluff). She stated that we have, in past, received requests for an extension of the pool season, however this year we will not have a Manager beyond the scheduled pool season and have few, if any, Lifeguards available beyond the scheduled Season. She stated that she has also been in contact with the Corning High School Superintendent and THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3a relayed the information from that conversation. She then informed the Council of the costs to operate the pool, $29,.900 just for chemical cost for this pool season, and the cost per day is $379. No Action was taken. K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None. L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: None. M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Councilmembers will report on attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234). Demo: Tehama County Transportation Commission Meeting was cancelled. He attended the Tucker Mesker Tournament over the weekend; it was a very successful event, and the Mesker Family was very appreciative. Thanked new County Supervisor elect Matt Hansen for attending the meeting tonight. Burnett: Attended the Tehama County Sanitary Landfill Executive Board Meeting on Thursday at 5:30pm, the Senior Center Board Meeting is tomorrow, and Thursday, August 18th is Bunko at the Senior Center. Hargens: Nothing. Loves the new Pickleball Court. Valerio: Nothing Snow: Nothing N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:40 p.m. _________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER